Middle Eastern
adjective
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Middle East (the countries of southwestern Asia and northern Africa usually considered as extending from Libya on the west to Afghanistan on the east) or its people compare far eastern, near eastern
Middle Easterner
noun
plural Middle Easterners
Examples of Middle Eastern in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The move indicates that the Middle Eastern country, which has had its airspace violated with impunity during the last two Iran wars, is eyeing strengthening its limited air defense with a layered system capable of combating a multitude of airborne threats.
—
Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 12 May 2026
Peace talks between the US and Iran appear to have stalled again, renewing concerns about when oil would be able to pass through a key Middle Eastern waterway.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Europe is directly affected because the continent was the biggest importer of Middle Eastern fuel supplies.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Middle East Box Office The box office picture is not much brighter in Middle Eastern markets, according to figures seen by Deadline.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 May 2026
The novelty was surprising to many—even though it was predicted by some analysts—because the strait was always off limits in previous Middle Eastern conflicts.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Falafel’s Drive-In is the iconic pick here: a Middle Eastern spot famous for falafel and fresh juices.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 12 May 2026
Peace talks between the US and Iran appear to have stalled again, renewing concerns about when oil would be able to pass through a key Middle Eastern waterway.
—Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Europe is directly affected because the continent was the biggest importer of Middle Eastern fuel supplies.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 6 May 2026
Middle East Box Office The box office picture is not much brighter in Middle Eastern markets, according to figures seen by Deadline.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 May 2026
The novelty was surprising to many—even though it was predicted by some analysts—because the strait was always off limits in previous Middle Eastern conflicts.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Falafel’s Drive-In is the iconic pick here: a Middle Eastern spot famous for falafel and fresh juices.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Middle Eastern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Middle%20Eastern. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
